RYA Day Skipper Theory

A comprehensive introduction to cruising for inexperienced skippers.

Course Overview:In conjunction with the UK
Hydrographic Office RYA have developed a chart plotter specifically for
use on training courses, giving you a realistic insight into electronic
navigation. Use of this plotter is an integral part of the Day Skipper
shorebased course.

Level: BeginnerQualification: RYA Day Skipper CertificateCourse fee: £425Duration: 40 Hours- can be covered as a series of short sessions, or as an intensive week-long course.

Format:
The course covers; the basics of seamanship, the essentials of coastal
navigation and pilotage, chartwork, electronic charts, position fixing,
plotting a course to steer, weather forecasting and meteorology, tides,
collision regulations, construction, parts and equipment of a cruising
boat, emergency and safety procedures including distress calls,use of
flares, safety harnesses, lifejackets and liferafts.

Requirements/ Prerequisites: No experience required.

Ability after course:
This course equips you with enough knowledge to navigate around
familiar waters by day. A basic knowledge of lights is also included to
introduce you to night cruising.

We offer courses all year round, most dates available. please visit our online booking system or contact us if the dates you would like are not shown, we operate a 'courses when you want them policy'